Christchurch - Friar's Cliff (Beach) (Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole) weather
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Here are our top tips to keep you, your friends and family safe at the beach with links to Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Met Office advice.
- Head to a lifeguarded beach; check the RNLI lifeguarded beach tool
- Follow RNLI Float to Live advice if you find yourself struggling in the water
- Know what to do if you get caught in a rip current (RNLI)
- Check the tide times to avoid getting cut off by the tide coming in
- Call 999 and ask for the coastguard in an emergency
- Learn more about staying safe at the beach
Forecast days
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius. Fog changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius. Fog changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Sunday 1 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Sunday 1 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Monday 2 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light showers by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Monday 2 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light showers by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Tuesday 3 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Clear. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Tuesday 3 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Clear. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Wednesday 4 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Wednesday 4 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Thursday 5 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;Thursday 5 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;
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Friday 6 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;Friday 6 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;
Seven day forecast for Christchurch - Friar's Cliff (Beach)
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Humidity
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100% | 94% | 84% | 73% | 67% | 70% | 69% | 69% | 68% | 70% | 73% | 77% | 80% | 81% | 82% | 81% | 82% |
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UV
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| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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Humidity
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84% | 87% | 90% | 90% | 91% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 90% | 89% | 88% | 88% | 87% | 87% | 87% | 88% | 89% | 89% | 92% | 93% | 94% | 95% | 95% |
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Humidity
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96% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 92% | 88% | 87% | 90% | 90% |
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| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Humidity
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90% | 88% | 88% | 79% | 62% | 58% | 68% | 81% |
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UV
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| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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12
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88% | 90% | 91% | 81% | 66% | 65% | 72% | 80% |
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| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
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Humidity
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84% | 86% | 87% | 79% | 69% | 70% | 77% | 81% |
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85% | 86% | 86% | 82% | 77% | 78% | 83% | 85% |
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Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail and drizzle) will fall from the sky at a certain time.
This number shows the air temperature for the time period. You can see the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit by using the dropdown menu.
Feels like temperature considers other factors, such as wind speed and humidity. This gives you a better idea of how the temperature will actually feel at the time.
Wind gust shows the highest wind speed that you should encounter at that time, as winds peak and lull.
Strong winds are shown in bold for speeds of 29 mph or more.
The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The letters show the direction the wind is blowing from (on a standard 16-point compass).
The number represents the average wind speed expected at that time.
The arrow shows the direction of the wind (up is north). If the arrow points from land to sea, the wind will be blowing out to sea (‘offshore’). The number is the average wind speed.
Beware of offshore winds if you are using inflatables, paddle boards or kayaks. These winds can blow you out to sea. Read more about how wind will affect you at the beach.
Visibility measures the distance at which an object can be clearly seen.
| VP (Very Poor) | Less than 1 km |
| P (Poor) | 1.1 km to 4 km |
| M (Moderate) | 4.1 km to 10 km |
| G (Good) | 10.1 km to 20 km |
| VG (Very Good) | 20.1 km to 40 km |
| E (Excellent) | Greater than 40 km |
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. If there is a lot of water vapour, the humidity will be high. The higher the percentage of humidity, the wetter it will feel outside.
UV exposure index and the protection required to help keep you safe:
No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside. Low - You can safely stay outside. Consider sunscreen in direct sunlight. Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised. High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen. Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential. Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, sunscreen and hat essential.
This is the average height of the waves, 1-2 miles out to sea. The height of the waves can vary. The individual waves out to sea or at the beach can be higher than this number. If you are close to the water, keep an eye on the waves to stop you or your belongings being swept away.
Read more about calculating the expected height of the waves at the beach.
This is the average number of seconds between one wave and the next, 1-2 miles out to sea. A long wave period (more than 10 seconds) means the waves at the beach may be more powerful. Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Read more about the period of waves.
The arrow shows the average direction of the waves 1-2 miles out to sea. It indicates how sheltered the beach will be from these waves. If the arrow points towards land, most of the waves’ power will reach the beach. If the arrow is parallel to or pointing away from land, the wave height is likely to be lower on the beach than it is offshore.
Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
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UK video forecast
South West England weather forecast
Headline:
Dry to start but increasingly cloudy.
Today:
Dry for most with bright or sunny spells in the morning. Cloud thickening during the afternoon with drizzly rain possible over the moors. Winds strengthening from the west later. Maximum temperature 19 °C.
Tonight:
Remaining cloudy overnight with outbreaks of drizzly rain at times, particularly over high ground. Remaining breezy, although winds ease a little through the early hours. Milder than Friday night. Minimum temperature 15 °C.
Sunday:
A cloudy start as a band of rain slowly clears southeastwards. Turning brighter across northern parts of Devon and Cornwall later. Winds easing and temperatures a little above average. Maximum temperature 20 °C.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Variable cloud on Monday with outbreaks of rain at times. Drier and brighter on Tuesday and Wednesday with sunny intervals. Breezy at times, and temperatures returning closer to average.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
A largely settled start to the period with dry, widely cloudy conditions, but with a possibility of some frequent showers in the northwest. Winds generally light to start, but possibility of stronger winds in the far northwest. More changeable and unsettled weather is likely to continue into the weekend with the wettest conditions in the northwest, drier in the southeast. There is a high chance that these unsettled conditions will spread further south with stronger winds becoming widespread. Confidence surrounding the timing and location of the most unsettled weather is low. Temperatures likely to be above average overall, perhaps very warm at times in the south, though some cool nights and chance of early fog.
Updated:
A slowly evolving weather pattern is considered more likely through this period, though with a typical mix of settled and unsettled spells of weather. Settled, drier spells are more likely towards northern parts, whereas the south may possibly receive above average rainfall. Temperatures are more likely to be above average than below average overall, but with chilly nights in settled conditions.
Updated:
Nearest forecasts
- Christchurch - Avon Beach (Beach) 0.3 miles
- Christchurch - Highcliffe Castle (Beach) 0.7 miles
- Christchurch - Mudeford Sandbank East (Beach) 1.2 miles
- Highcliffe 1.5 miles
- Bournemouth - Hengistbury West (Beach) 2.1 miles
- Christchurch 2.2 miles
- Wick (Bournemouth) 2.5 miles
- Bournemouth - Southbourne (Beach) 2.9 miles
- Southbourne 3.0 miles
- Tuckton 3.1 miles